People who suffer from kidney failure or chronic kidney disease often need a dialysis. A dialysis is a form of treatment that provides the function of a kidney, removing waste from the body, maintaining a safe level of some chemicals like potassium and sodium in the blood, and also helping to regulate blood pressure. Dialysis…
As a parent, the health of your young child would be among your top priorities, especially when they get to primary school. There is a lot you have to do to look after your child while in that phase of their life. The things you do as a parent would go a long way to…
Poor sanitation can be described as a state of disorderliness or untidiness in an environment. The environment in question here could be just a room, a street, or even an entire state. Poor sanitation is the lack of good hygiene and care for one’s health. Basic acts like washing of hands and proper disposal of…
Bushmeat is prevalent in Nigeria. It is considered normal to eat wildlife animals, though not every animal. Bushmeat is a collective name for the meat of wild animals killed for food by hunters in many parts of Africa. Some common bushmeats are meats gotten from grasscutter, squirrel, monkey etc. Some ethnic group forbids eating certain…
Potash is commonly used in cooking here in Nigeria. It is known by its other names, like ‘Akanwu,’ among the Igbos, and ‘Kaun,’ among the Yorubas. It is a type of lake salt, sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate. It has a chalk-like texture and is usually whitish or grey. This article will discuss the possible…
Let’s face it: university is a very stressful place. There is so much to do with very little time to get it done. And this is beyond the academic side of things. If you are part of a sports team or you engage in other extracurricular activities, you will experience more stress. Other personal things…
Honey is a thick brownish liquid that is produced by the action of bees on the nectar of flowers. It contains an average of about 80% sugar, and it’s beneficial to human health. On the other hand, cinnamon is a spicy substance obtained from the inner bark of a tree called ‘Cinnamomum.’ A lot of…
You must have heard of saccharin before when making something that required sweetening. Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener that doesn’t contain any calories or carbohydrates. This means it doesn’t add anything to the energy of a person. It looks like white, crystal-like powder and is commonly used as a sugar alternative because it…
Two decades ago, kerosene stoves were a common sight in most Nigerian homes. It was an upgrade from using charcoal to cook. Kerosene stove was able to get the job done with less mess than the charcoal stove. Kerosene stoves were everywhere. However, there have been concerns over the years about the health effects of…
As the world is going digital with each passing day, majority of businesses and careers have moved to a daily lifestyle of spending long hours in front of digital devices such as smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, and tablets. Students are not left out of this modern lifestyle. They attend classes online, and this makes them…
